Eddie Lang: Jazz Guitar Virtuoso / Yazoo CD-1059

Description

Yazoo CD-1059 / Eddie Lang was the most famous jazz guitarist of the 20s. Always in demand for session work with notables such as Louis Armstrong and Joe Venuti, Lang’s reputation grew quickly. By the time of his premature death he was the leader in the field of jazz guitar solos, a category he virtually created. A single Lang performance frequently presents a potpourri of flourishes drawn from diverse musical idioms. This album includes Eddie’s Twister, Church Street Sobbin’ Blues, Picking My Way, Blue Guitars and others.